ALT*AFT Features First Symphonies

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L IIVINGVING Features Desk • 918-335-8245 Friday, April 12, 2013 ALT*AFT features first symphonies

Bach’s much shorter Sym- recitalist and a foyer. All are welcome to stop CONCERT TO SPOTLIGHT WINNER phony No. 1 in D and Dari- three year Al- by for some light refreshments us Milhaud’s amazingly Little State Orches- and great conversation before OF YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION Symphony No. 1, providing a tra member. the alternative afternoon sym- delightful experience. In the past, phonic experience. The Bartlesville Symphony families to bring their chil- Throughout the perfor- Adkins has Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra presents ALT*AFT, dren,” says Lee GrothOlson, mance, music director-conduc- played princi- Orchestra performances receive one of the final two concerts Bartlesville Symphony Orches- tor Lauren Green will provide pal horn with support from the Oklahoma of the season, at 2 p.m. April tra general manager. “It is a entertaining commentary along the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National 21 at the Oklahoma Wesleyan shorter concert and a great the way making the production Arts Institute Endowment for the Arts. University’s Chapel – Fine Arts introduction to the symphony even more captivating. Orchestra Dylan Adkins Tickets for the ALT*AFT con- Center. experience.” The concert will also spot- and All-State cert are $15 and are available ALT*AFT, short for alterna- The ALT*AFT concert is a light the winner of the Young Orchestra. He at the Bartlesville Community tive afternoon, mixes it up a “First Things First” concert and Artist Competition, Dylan will be performing Strauss’s Center Box Office, online at bit, by featuring an afternoon will feature many first sym- Adkins. Adkins is a 17-year- Horn Concerto No. 1 at the www.bartlesvillecommunity- concert in a casual environ- phony selections. Beethoven’s old horn player with a goal to April 21 concert. center.com or by calling 918- ment and smaller venue. Symphony No. 1 will form the some day perform in a large- A reception will be held prior 336-2787. For more, visit www. “This is a great concert for bulk of the concert with C.P.E. scale orchestra. He is an active to the concert at 1 p.m. in the bartlesvillesymphony.org.

FOR THE SAKE OF ART ‘Stirring the Fire’ empowers women globally; ‘Girl Rising’ film debuts at OU ORMAN — The poignant and profound photography of artist PhilN Borges has produced “Stirring the Fire: A Global Movement to Empower Women and Girls,” an exhibition which opens Glenda Rice April 13 at the Fred Collins Jones Jr. Museum of E-E COLUMNIST Art at the University of Oklahoma, continuing through July 28. “Stirring the Fire,” sponsored by World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning magazine of international literature and culture, opens in conjunction with this week’s four-day symposium of the same theme as part of the spring 2013 Puterbaugh Festival of International Literature & Culture, which this year also highlights the work of Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste, who visits the University of Oklahoma as the 2013 Puterbaugh Fel- low. The 2013 festival features literature, film and photography focusing on women’s empowerment around the world. According to WLT executive director RC Davis-Undiano, the festival offers unparal- leled insight into the synergy between language and images. “Since the earliest of daguerrotypes, photographs have transformed the way we see ourselves, one another, and the world around us … writers have also transformed our ways. … Prepare to be aston- “Humaria” (2005 Chromogenic print, 24 x 20 inches), the portrait of a young girl photographed in her native Afghanistan, ished by the power of what images and words can demonstrates the sensitivity and skill of master photographer Phil Borges to capture the inner strength and beauty of chal- accomplish together.” lenged women in “Stirring the Fire,” an exhibition focused on international gender issues and empowerment of women, at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art at the University of Oklahoma through July 28. (Image used with permission from the artist). See COLLINS on A7 Literacy volunteer Judges prepare for ‘Kick Up Her Heels’ event Judges for Family Crisis & characters inhab- Mozart Festival, serves on the Spe- Counseling Center’s upcoming iting the fictional cial Olympics Polar Bear Plunge workshop set for “Kick Up Her Heels” event, held panhandle town of event, is hospitality chairperson annually in observance of Sexual Tuna, Texas. of the Bartlesville Choral Society Assault Awareness month were McCoy and Proc- and serves as a docent at the Price April 20 named by KUHH chairman, Bren- tor are two suc- Tower Arts Center. She also serves da Williamson. cessful downtown on the All That Jazz committee for The Bartlesville Public Library Literacy Services The event will be at 5:30 p.m., entrepreneurs who Westside Community Center, is on will host an Open Minds Training Workshop in April. April 16 in front of 2 Sisters Pub have been active Joe Sears the Downtown Bartlesville Ghost The purpose of Open Minds is to prepare commu- & Grille. participants in the Walk committee and volunteers at nity volunteers to tutor those who need assistance The shoe parade will be led by Downtown Devel- Mary Martha Outreach. in literacy or English as a Second Language. The community leaders City Manager opment Corp’s effort to rejuvenate Potter, president and general first training will provide introductory information Ed Gordon; Woolaroc Executive storefronts and revive business manager of Bartlesville Radio, as well as a time for volunteers to get their questions Director Bob Fraser; and former in the Main Street program, with grew up in a football family and answered. The workshop date is scheduled for 9:30 ConocoPhillips Senior Vice Presi- McCoy’s Jewelers currently plan- received his degree from Cameron a.m. till 5 p.m. April 20. dent of Corporate Shared Services, ning a major expansion at their University in Lawton on a football The need for literacy tutors is vital and urgent. Rand Berney, who will carry the location on South Dewey. scholarship. He served on the staff According to the 2003 National Assessment of Adult blue KUHH street banner. Follow- For the past 10 years Proctor for the Fellowship of Christian Literacy, one of six adults in Oklahoma performs ing their lead, participants will has been owner of an enchant- Athletes for three years in Ard- at basic or below basic literacy levels. This means strut their stuff in a fun-filled ing gift shop on Frank Phillips more before moving to Monmouth, they would have difficulty filling out a job applica- “shoe parade” where men wear Boulevard that offers a tantalizing Ill., where he and his wife, Dorea, tion, understanding a map or reading a prescription women’s shoes. The panel of judg- assortment of home decor, kitch- owned and operated WMOI/WRAM label. es will award prizes for the Most en utensils, personal accessories, radio stations for 15 years. Locally Literacy Services Coordinator Karen Kerr-McGraw Creative Shoe, the Highest Heel, wedding and seasonal items. She he was recipient of the Outstand- adds that “an estimated 13 percent of adults in the Flippiest Flop and the Prettiest is also active in the local arts com- ing Community Service Award, Washington County have below basic literacy skills.” Pump. munity, serving on the Bartlesville the Top YMCA Capital Campaign The Literacy Services, which is a part of the Frank Phillips Boulevard will be Symphony Orchestra board. Fundraiser in 1997, serves on Bartlesville Public Library, is an important resource closed to parking between John- McCoy is a certified master the Oklahoma Broadcasters Asso- for those seeking to improve their reading skills. stone Avenue and Keeler Street bench jeweler who heads the fam- ciation Board of Directors, YMCA Through this free program, adults have learned to for the event. The parade is part ily-owned business. He and his Board, Bartlesville Public Schools read and write, speak English fluently and take part of a nationwide movement to help mother, Dayna, recently attended Foundation Board, among others. in Citizenship Classes to become naturalized Ameri- can citizens. curtail sexual assault and promote a series of education seminars, Participants in the Kick Up Her Kerr-McGraw says the program is in high demand. victim recovery through services workshops and courses at the Heels parade are men of all ages “Our program provides free reading instruction such as those offered by Family Independent Jewelers Organiza- nominated by fun-loving friends and literacy skills to adults over the age of 16. Eng- Crisis & Counseling Center. tion’s Spring Conference in Orlan- and co-workers for a $10 fee. lish as a Second Language is also a highly utilized Judges for the event will be Joe do. There they had the opportunity Those nominated can either opt service that is offered. Right now we have a waiting Sears, Matt McCoy, Margo Proctor, to preview the lines of more than out for a $25 contribution to FCC list of adults who need tutors.” Debbie Haskell and Kevin Potter. 150 top manufacturers and jewel- or can literally “kick up their heels” But for all this to happen, the literacy program Sears is Bartlesville’s Tony-nom- ry designers. McCoy is this area’s by putting themselves in a pair of depends on caring individuals who are willing to inated actor known for his “Tuna” exclusive master IJO jeweler. women’s shoes and join in the fun. spend time helping others improve literacy skills. trilogy of plays. Enormously popu- Haskell is a community vol- For a nomination form or more “Our tutors are really making a difference in the lar, the Tuna plays have been unteer who works tirelessly with information, call the Family Crisis community,” says Kerr-McGraw. performed for American and inter- various agencies and recently was & Counseling Center office at 918- The Open Minds orientation and training is free, national audiences for 25 years, named as Citizen of the Year by the 336-1188. and no special degree or experience is required. To gaining enduring acclaim for their Bartlesville Civitan Club. She is Family Crisis & Counseling register for the workshop, call the Literacy Services on-target portrayals of deliciously currently secretary of the Employ- Center, Inc. is a member of the at 918-338-4179. wacky male, female and animal Ability board, involved with the OK Bartlesville Regional United Way. Friday, April 12, 2013 LIVING Examiner-Enterprise • A7 MINIVAN MOMMA Some dates are indeed mascara worthy he stars aligned, and we ended up with two birthday party invitations — one for each girl — on the same date at Tthe same time. You know what that means, right? My husband and I had an impromptu date night. Normally, date nights involve find- ing a night where both of us are free Heather Davis of obligations. Then once we have E-E COLUMNIST that free night, we expend all of our energy preparing a meal, a craft, and- or an activity for our daughters. While referee. we’re out, we’ll answer no less than When we’d wiped our faces and put 30-dozen (What? It’s a number!) texts our napkins on the table, we still had or phone calls from them settling dis- more than an hour left. We weren’t putes that usually involve the phrase, used to eating slowly when the girls “It’s not my fault.” weren’t around. At the end of our meal, which we “What do you want to do now?” my inhaled thanks to a text that read beloved asked. And then we sat in the something along the lines of “The cat minivan for about five minutes or so is in the wall,” I’ll look lovingly at my thinking of what we could do with this husband and wonder aloud if I should kid-free time. have even bothered putting on mas- Then I knew. I sucked in my breath cara. He’ll sigh deeply and recall times and smiled a sly, little smile. I felt my when I regularly shaved my legs and pulse quicken and clapped my hands our dates ended a lot differently. together. I squealed, “Let’s go get gro- So, you can understand our excite- ceries!” ment when our older daughter was If we’d had a soundtrack to this going to a pizza party and our younger little scene, the record would have daughter was going to an ice cream scratched to an awkward silence. party at the same time on the same The truth is that going to the gro- day. I whispered to my husband that cery store sans children is a luxury to we could have two hours to ourselves a tired and worn-out momma. Going for a date. A real live date. Giddy didn’t to the grocery store with someone who even begin to describe how we felt. won’t ask for anything and will push For old time’s sake, I shaved my the cart while I slowly browse up and legs and swiped my lashes twice with down each and every aisle? Well … mascara. When my husband returned that’s just priceless, my friends. from dropping the girls off at their An hour later, we had our grocer- respective parties, he brought flowers. ies at home and put away, and I didn’t What a guy! We made our way to one even have to buy three boxes of cereal of our favorite restaurants, where we that we didn’t need and wouldn’t eat. Grand champion split one of our favorite meals. Half- That kind of date night is totally way through our dinner, I checked our worth all the mascara in the world. Tylen Layton, of the Copan FFA, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Goat last month phone. Never before had I been away Heather Davis is an author, a humorist and a atthe 2013 Washington County Livestock Show, sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. William Fesler. from our daughters for this amount of sure-to-be successful event planner. Contact her The show was held March 6-9 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey. time without a tattle-text or a call to at [email protected]. Photo courtesy Dawn Baxstrom Signature Portraits LOCAL BRIEFS Celebrate National Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate tour of the World War I Museum. lighting — as they perform a gig This trip also will include visits to to benefit the Washington County Volunteer Week by peforms Saturday the Money Museum, Union Sta- SPCA. Copper Bar will host Jo Hemian tion and the Nelson-Atkins Art “Liverpool Legends — We Get Jazz Syndicate, as part of its Sec- Museum. By With a Little Help From Our ond Saturdays, from 8 to 11 p.m. Overnight accommodations will Friends” will be at 7 p.m. April donating blood April 13 on the 15th floor of the be at the Holiday Inn on the Plaza, 20 in the performance hall of the Price Tower. close to the fountains, shops and Bartlesville Community Center. TULSA — Volunteers are the backbone of the This four-piece jazz group restaurants. An established show in Bran- American Red Cross. Every year, more than 4 mil- performs in the tradition of the GO members get a 10 percent son since 2006, Liverpool Legends lion volunteers donate about 6.5 million pints of Bebop era musicians from Charlie discount. The package includes has been voted “Best New Show” blood through the Red Cross to help save lives. Parker to Duke Ellington, taking three meals; one lunch is not and “Best Band.” Last year, they This April, celebrate National Volunteer Week, April the framework of standards and included. Call Elder Care to sign were nominated for a Grammy 21-27, by donating blood. making them different every time. up and for more information, 918- Award for their work on “Fab Fan In the hour it takes to give blood, donors can help Solos are composed uniquely each 336-8500. Registration deadline Memories” and received the pres- save the lives of up to three patients. night for each audience. For more is April 30. tigious Visitors’ Choice Award for Upcoming blood donation opportunities: information, call 918-336-1000 or “Best Show.” • April 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, 409 visit pricetower.org. Beatles tribute band to Tickets, which start at $15, are W. Main in Barnsdall available at the Bartlesville Com- • April 24 from 7 a.m. to noon at Jane Phillips perform April 20 munity Center Box office. They Medical Center, 3500 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. in Golden Opportunities Bartlesville Liverpool Legends, the Beatles may be purchased in person, • April 24 from 12-5 p.m. at Jane Phillips Medical taking trip to Kansas City tribute band that drew a standing online (www.bartlesvillecommuni- Center, 3500 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. in Bartlesville room only crowd at SunFest last tycenter.com) or by phone, 918- Registration is open for Elder • April 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williams Com- summer, will return bringing their 336-2787. All proceeds from the Care’s Golden Opportunities trip munity Center North, 292 N. Main in Vera entire show — including costume show will benefit the Washington to Kansas City from June 5-6. A Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or changes, video entertainment and County SPCA. highlight of the excursion will be a visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identifi- COLLINS: Festival workshops set this week cation are required at check-in. Individuals who are CONTINUED FROM A6 National Geographic, his and also connects to the Nobel Peace Prize) to the 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some The internationally- current projects focus “Girl Rising” film project OU campus for the inter- states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in gen- renowned Borges and on social and economic for which Mengiste is national symposium, erally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Yousef Khanfar, an gender issues in the involved as the represen- public talks, and engage- High school students and other donors 18 years of award-winning photogra- developing world. To cre- tative writer from Ethio- ment with students and age and younger also have to meet certain height pher and board member ate “Stirring the Fire,” pia. The film received its the general public, the and weight requirements. of the International Pho- Borges met the women Oklahoma premiere at Puterbaugh Festival will tography Hall of Fame, and girls so eloquently OU’s Sam Noble Museum designate Puterbaugh are scheduled to lead an represented in his pho- Thursday. Scholars from among “invitation-only” work- tographic work, while The “Girl Rising” doc- selected students par- Rocklahoma single shop/critique for OU documenting projects umentary film, “uses the ticipating in this week’s students of photography for NGOs like Amnesty power of storytelling and festival workshops. Cash at 2 p.m. Friday. Borges International and CARE. the leverage of strategic prizes will be awarded to will present a keynote The companion book, partnerships to deliver the top three judged by day tickets on sale talk at 6 p.m. Friday at “Women Empowered: the message that educat- editors and art director the FJJMA prior to the Inspiring Change in the ing girls in developing of WLT as winners. “Stirring the Fire” exhibi- Emerging World,” with nations will change the During this week’s April 17 tion opening. a forward by Madeleine world.” festival events at several Mengiste’s stories and A reception in the Albright, documents venues, WLT has hosted The daily performance lineup for Rocklahoma has Sandy Bell Gallery of women from developing essays have appeared two roundtable discus- widely, including in the been revealed and single day tickets will be available the FJJMA also will be countries who have bro- sions, one on photogra- for purchase beginning at 10 a.m. CT April 17 at held Friday in conjunc- ken through barriers of New York Times, and phy at the FJJMA, and for BBC Radio 4, The www.rocklahoma.com. tion with the 2nd Friday tradition and oppression another on using art to Rocklahoma will celebrate its seventh year May Granta Anthology of the Circuit of Art, a monthly to become catalysts of promote social justice. 24, 25 and 26 with a stellar rock lineup including African Short Story and performance event and change. A photography and Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, Korn and many Lettre International. She walking tour of Norman literature workshop for more. The three-day camping festival features the teaches at New York Uni- art galleries. high school students — top current active rock artists and classic bands at 2013 Puterbaugh Fel- versity and lives in New based on exercises from “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor. York City. low: Maaza Mengiste “Literacy and Justice Rocklahoma continues to offer fan-friendly ticket Documentarian Phil Some 500 local high Her critically Through Photography” prices for the three-day-weekend rock event which acclaimed debut novel, Borges school students were — was conducted by features more than 70 artists on four stages. Borges has been docu- invited to attend this “Beneath the Lion’s Oklahoma poet laureate The first round of the Miss Rocklahoma competi- menting indigenous and morning’s keynote Gaze” (2010) the epic tale Nathan Brown Wednes- tion is under way through April 12. Contestants can tribal cultures for some speaker presentation fea- of family, betrayal and day morning at the enter for a chance to be crowned Miss Rocklahoma 30 years, striving to cre- turing Maaza Mengiste loyalties — unraveling FJJMA; later followed 2013 by uploading their photo and information at ate an understanding of at the Nancy O’Brien in the wake of Ethiopia’s by an evening Panel on www.rocklahoma.com. The top 10 women who best the challenges they face. Center for the Perform- 1974 revolution — has Human Trafficking event embody the rock ‘n’ roll spirit of Rocklahoma will His work is exhibited in ing Arts (Norman North been translated into sev- and film screening of be announced at www.rocklahoma.com on April 19. museums and galler- High School). Born in eral languages, appear- “Girl Rising” at Meacham From April 19-May 10, rock fans can vote online for ies worldwide and his Addis Ababa, Mengiste, a ing on a number of “Best Auditorium of the Okla- their favorite contestant. The top five finalists will award-winning books Fulbright Scholar, gradu- of 2010” lists. homa Memorial Union. take part in an onstage competition at Rocklahoma most recently include, ated with an MFA in cre- For additional details, on May 24, with one contestant being crowned. “Tibet: Culture on the ative writing from New World Literature Today visit puterbaughfestival. For a detailed list of 2013 Rocklahoma ticket Edge.” York University. Representing a org; worldliteratureto- options, VIP packages and amenities, visit www. Having also hosted Her work comple- 40-year tradition through day.org or www.ou.edu/ rocklahoma.com. Camping tickets may be pur- television documenta- ments the main festival which WLT brings world- fjjma. chased by calling the Rocklahoma Camping Office ries on indigenous cul- theme as it relates to class writers (often Contact Glenda Rice Col- at 866-310-2288 or emailing [email protected]. tures for Discovery and the Borges photography, future winners of the lins at [email protected]. Campgrounds be open May 19 through May 28.